Tulipa 'Red Hunter' - flower bulb 4/6

Description
The Zwerg-Tulpe 'Red Hunter' (Tulipa batalinii) produces attractive, bright red, pleasantly scented flowers from April to May. It prefers a well-drained, loose, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shady position. The slender plant usually reaches a height of 10 - 15 cm and grows up to 15 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in a tub

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Zwerg-Tulpe 'Red Hunter' are grey-green, linear.

Frost hardiness
The Zwerg-Tulpe 'Red Hunter' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Slender.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: depending on variety in autumn or spring.

Planting partner
The Zwerg-Tulpe 'Red Hunter' sets beautiful accents together with: Late Tulip, Turkestan Tulip.

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - This plant does not tolerate heavy soil. If necessary, the soil structure can be improved when planting by working in sand and mature compost.

Flower
The bright red flowers appear from April to May. They grow to around 6 - 8 cm and are pleasantly fragrant.

Worth knowing
Tulipa batalinii 'Red Hunter' is slightly poisonous.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, bed edging